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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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